What Are the most Common Asian Eyelid Surgery Complications?

Thank you for your question. Complications which can arise from any blepharoplasty are generally rare, the most serious complications are related to surgical technique and many risk factors can be reduced. Complications can include multiple creases, scarring, hollowness and rarely lid retraction, damage to vision or eye movements. Asymmetry in Asian eyelid surgery is a common risk stemming from asymmetry of the orbicularis muscle, which may prolong swelling. When selecting an eyelid surgeon it is important to discuss realistic expectations from surgery, choose one who has a low revision rate and carefully assesses your needs vs realistic expectations. Good luck!

The most common complication are asymmetric eyelid folds, multiple creases, loss of crease, scarring, damage to the muscle that opens the eye, etc. Asymmetry is very common. Prevention is the key and getting it right the first time is paramount. Follow up surgery should not be common after this procedure. You should find a surgeon that has a low revision rate in the area of 5% or less. This is not common though. You want a doctor to listen to your needs, this is perhaps the most important.